UN approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size
The United Nations on Friday voted for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator global map towards one more accurately reflecting countries’ true size, a resolution sponsored by African states to counter perceptions that the continent is…
Trump says Lindsay Clancy will pay ‘a price’ after hung jury mistrial
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Lindsay Clancy will still have to pay «the price» for the deaths of her three small children — Cora 5, Dawson 3, and Callan, 8 months — after a mistrial was ruled on Friday. During a…
Nepal rescuers try to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two pulled out alive
The full impact of the flood in Tibet is unclear. China has released information through state media outlets showing the devastation around the border, but has given few details about the victims or the impact on local villagers. In Nepal, however,…
U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy ships
Satellite view of Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran. Gallo Images | Gallo Images | Getty Images U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday after U.S. Central Command said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Paris hosts African Diaspora International Film Festival
This weekend, Paris is hosting the 16th edition of FIFDA, the African Diaspora International Film Festival. From September 4 to 6, 15 films from 13 countries will be screened, spanning fiction and non-fiction, as well as feature-length and short films.…
What different world maps get right – and what they get wrong
The now widely used Mercator map was created in 1569 by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator. Its main purpose was to help European sailors navigate the oceans, as cartography Professor James Cheshire at University London College explained. «He wanted…
Elecciones: Nicaragua reforma su Constitución para blindar el poder de Ortega y Murillo
San José/La Asamblea Nacional de Nicaragua, controlada por el oficialismo sandinista, aprobó en la primera de las dos votaciones requeridas una reforma de la Constitución que impedirá a los opositores considerados “traidores a la patria” participar en…
Trump’s state capitalism comes to the oil industry with Venezuela deal
The Pentagon has received a big ownership stake in an obscure private oil company that will control crude reserves larger than ExxonMobil‘s global portfolio if President Donald Trump‘s Venezuela deal is successful. The deal comes eight months…
Presidential campaigning kicks off in France ahead of 2027 elections – A week in France
On April 18th and May 2nd next year – France will be voting to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The country’s latest opinion polls predict a victory for Marine le Pen of the Far-right National Rally. Although the election is…
Election experts warn Supreme Court on Arizona noncitizen voter rolls
DETAILS: Non-citizen BUSTED over voter registration Federal prosecutors charge a Honduran national with voter fraud in California after he allegedly registered to vote under an alias and cast ballots in multiple elections. Fox News’ Matt Finn…